Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Do not share this medicine with another person , even if they have the same symptoms you have. This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests.
Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using amoxicillin. You may store liquid amoxicillin in a refrigerator but do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any liquid amoxicillin that is not used within 14 days after it was mixed at the pharmacy. Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat or a severe skin reaction fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect amoxicillin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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However, it's usually best to treat a UTI with an antibiotic, or it could spread to the kidneys and lead to more serious problems. Although they won't do any harm, there's little evidence to show drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements helps treat or prevent UTIs.
Page last reviewed: 23 November Next review due: 23 November Amoxicillin On this page About amoxicillin Key facts Who can and cannot take amoxicillin How and when to take it Side effects How to cope with side effects Pregnancy and breastfeeding Cautions with other medicines Common questions.
About amoxicillin Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. Help us improve our website Can you answer a quick question about your visit today? For most infections, you'll start to feel better in a few days. The most common side effects of amoxicillin are feeling sick nausea and diarrhoea. Liquid amoxicillin can stain your teeth. This doesn't last and is removed by brushing. You can drink alcohol while taking amoxicillin.
Amoxicillin is also called by the brand name Amoxil. Amoxicillin can be taken by children. Information: Recommended reading Giving amoxicillin to children: information on Medicines for Children website. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you : have had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin or penicillin or any other medicines in the past have liver or kidney problems have recently had, or are about to have, any vaccinations.
You can take amoxicillin before or after food. Important Carry on taking this medicine until you've completed the course, even if you feel better. How to take it Swallow amoxicillin capsules whole with a drink of water.
What if I forget to take it? What if I take too much? Common side effects These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people.
Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away: feeling sick nausea diarrhoea Serious side effects Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1, people. Call a doctor straight away if you get: diarrhoea possibly with stomach cramps that contains blood or mucus. If you have severe diarrhoea for more than 4 days you should also speak to a doctor pale poo with dark pee, yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes warning signs of liver or gallbladder problems bruising or skin discolouration joint or muscle pain that comes on after 2 days of taking the medicine a skin rash with circular red patches Some of these serious side effects can happen up to 2 months after finishing the amoxicillin.
Serious allergic reaction Around 1 in 15 people have an allergic reaction to amoxicillin. In most cases, the allergic reaction is mild and can take the form of: a raised, itchy skin rash coughing wheezing Mild allergic reactions can usually be successfully treated by taking antihistamines. Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme.
Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: feeling sick nausea - stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food. It might help to take your amoxicillin after a meal or snack. Signs of dehydration include peeing less than usual or having strong-smelling pee. Do not take any other medicines to treat diarrhoea without speaking to a pharmacist or doctor. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. There are some medicines that don't mix well with amoxicillin.
Tell your doctor if you're taking these medicines before you start taking amoxicillin : methotrexate a blood thinner called warfarin gout medicines called probenecid and allopurinol other antibiotics Mixing amoxicillin with herbal remedies and supplements There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements alongside amoxicillin.
Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does amoxicillin work? When will I feel better? Dated October Dated February Dated August Hello all, last weekend I think I might have perforated my eardrum when cleaning my ears I know, I know - shouldn't put anything in ears.
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Feeling sick nausea or being sick vomiting Stick to simple foods. Try taking your doses of amoxicillin with something to eat if you are not already doing so Diarrhoea Drink plenty of water to replace any lost fluids. If the diarrhoea continues, becomes severe, or contains blood, let your doctor know straightaway Redness and itching in the mouth or vagina thrush Speak with a pharmacist or your doctor for advice about treatment Skin rash Let your doctor know as soon as possible as your treatment will need to be changed.
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